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A new mobile app in India is making it safer and easier for abuse survivors to get mental health and legal support. Founded in Bengaluru, iDare connects vulnerable individuals to therapists and legal advisors through private chat, calls, and email.
A new initiative in Tasmania is turning overwhelming statistics into personal action by inviting everyone to make public pledges toward ending gendered violence. Justice For Her creates measurable commitments that bring communities together to tackle a crisis affecting one in three women.
After research showed half of female runners face harassment, Sydney is hosting safe, coached nighttime track events exclusively for women. The NSW program gets $500K to help women reclaim running after dark.
A Cairo woman's courageous decision to record and report harassment has ignited vital conversations about supporting victims who speak up. Despite a recent court acquittal, her actions demonstrate the power of refusing to stay silent.
Thirteen brave women testified against a massage therapist who abused their trust, leading to justice and a powerful message of hope for survivors everywhere. Their courage sparked a domino effect that brought a predator to justice.
Police in Kerala, India are extending women's safety patrols through the night, ensuring protection for late-shift workers and evening travelers. Over 200 women celebrated the launch with a nighttime community walk.
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A domestic violence shelter in South Africa that's saved lives for 36 years needs businesses to adopt its monthly bills to keep helping women and children escape abuse. The innovative funding model asks donors to cover specific costs like electricity or water rather than one-time donations.
An Indian state once known for safety concerns just reported a dramatic 16% drop in crimes against women in 2025. The progress extends even further for the state's most vulnerable communities, with some crime categories down by half.
An Indian police officer transformed women's safety in his district using zero new budget and maximum creativity. His Dashabhuja initiative now protects thousands through rapid response teams, trained students, and community-wide support systems.
Women can finally walk safely to Pallavaram railway station after authorities installed street lights on a dark half-kilometer stretch that forced commuters to take longer routes. The lighting upgrade marks the end of months of safety concerns on this busy transit corridor.
When Banaz Mahmod contacted police five times begging for help before her death in 2006, officers failed to protect her. Two decades later, her story has revolutionized how 23,000 UK officers are trained to recognize and prevent honor-based violence.
After 29 years fighting domestic violence as a police officer, Vincent Hurley's rage-filled speech to politicians went viral and sparked a national conversation. Now he's working to change how Australia talks about and prevents violence against women.
A group of church volunteers who walked into exotic dance clubs with compassion instead of judgment created a lifeline that's been rescuing trafficking survivors for two decades. Oasis House of Dayton now provides safe housing, education, and a path to independence for women who were exploited and trapped.
Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority is rolling out "Soro Soke" (Speak Up), a bold new campaign to fight sexual harassment on public transport. The initiative puts safety first with QR code reporting, increased surveillance, and support from transport unions across the city.
Kenya's President William Ruto launched a new plan to end gender-based violence, calling every citizen to join the fight. From parents teaching respect at home to communities breaking harmful silences, he's making it clear that protecting lives is everyone's responsibility.
Telangana police will visit victims at home to file crime reports, sparing them the trauma of visiting stations after assault, abuse, or violence. The first-of-its-kind program in India targets seven sensitive crime categories affecting women, children, and vulnerable groups.
When Ethiopian women get their first formal job, some switch the ethnicity they report to strangers just to stay safe during their commute. A groundbreaking study reveals how women navigate dangerous ethnic tensions by strategically adjusting their identity in public spaces.